Our Upcoming Events
Joy Gregory: Catching Flies with Honey
AWITA members are invited to a special evening at Whitechapel Gallery with Joy Gregory, a pioneering figure in Black British photography. Her first major survey, Catching Flies with Honey, brings together 250 works that affirm her place as one of the most significant voices in contemporary photography. Drinks to follow
COLLIDING FORCES: HIGH PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENTS
Women in high-performance environments have remarkable balance, endurance, and competitive spirit. Members are invited to a screening and Q&A of Colliding Forces - a film that, through the stories of five international ballet dancers, explores how women juggle the responsibilities of motherhood, caregiving and professional life.
AWITA at Echo Soho
As part of Echo Soho’s inaugural edition, AWITA members are invited to join a special Walk Through, exploring the fair including AWITA’s booth Resonant Spaces: Curating Echoes.
THE EYE HAS A GENDER
Ahead of Frieze, members have the chance to regroup at the Sotheby’s Contemporary Art sale, which brings together the most exciting artists working today. A panel will explore how women collectors are shaping art history through acquisitions, commissions, and curatorial authorship. Collecting is not only an expression of taste but also a form of agency, cultural diplomacy, and symbolic power.
LIVING WITH ART: RECREATING DESIRE
AWITA hosts an evening at 14 Cavendish, an 18th-century Palladian mansion in the heart of Marylebone. In partnership with art dealers Canopy Collections - recognised for bringing art into domestic spaces - the event explores how historic settings can reframe contemporary art and how we can create more personal connections between artists and collectors.
ABU DHABI FORECAST
How is the UAE leveraging its ambition to be a cultural leader in the Global South? What benefits arise from the UAE’s position as a freeport and tax-friendly jurisdiction? Ahead of Abu Dhabi Art, join us as industry experts take the cultural pulse of the city.
MENTORING WALK & TALK
Start the day walking with fellow art professionals in peer-to-peer conversation and exchange, culminating in a walkthrough of Don’t Look Back at Unit – a high voltage exhibition curated by AWITA Co-Founder Sigrid Kirk and Executive Committee Member Beth Greenacre.
THE POWER OF CHOICE: PAULINE KARPIDAS
The forthcoming sale of the Pauline Karpidas collection is historic - the most valuable single-owner auction ever staged by Sotheby’s in Europe. Join us for a focused tour which will explore both the work and the legacy of Karpidas’s collecting. There will be time for light refreshments and networking after.
MUMBAI FORECAST
Is Mumbai booming in the age of bust?
Join us to hear from industry experts who will take the pulse of Mumbai’s art Landscape ahead of Art Mumbai.
ISTANBUL FORECAST
Is Istanbul’s art scene set for growth, or facing an uphill battle? What’s the mood on the ground and how are galleries adapting?
Join us to hear from industry experts who will take the pulse of Istanbul’s Art Landscape ahead of Contemporary Istanbul.
FEAST, MELODY AND ADORNMENT
Join us to celebrate Feast, Melody and Adornment, the first London exhibition dedicated to the historic art of Pichvai painting. Pooja Singhal, Founder of Pichvai Tradition & Beyond, joins Katy Wickremesinghe, Founder of The Wick, to discuss the exhibition's significance, heritage arts today, and the role of women in cultural
NETWORKING IS WEIRD, BUT COMMUNITY IS EVERYTHING
Three female-founded communities - AWITA, Working Arts Club, and Working Class Creatives Database - are coming together for an interactive evening to rethink networking, acknowledging the good, the bad, and alternative ways people connect.
MENTORING WALK & TALK AT ICA
Members will walk in the local park for peer-to-peer mentoring before heading to the ICA for the opening of Connecting Thin Black Lines 1985-2025 —a major exhibition marking 40 years since the seminal show The Thin Black Line.
NXT GEN: NETWORK & CHILL LEGAL EDITION
This no-jargon legal advice night for art professionals. Whether you're navigating your first contract, grappling with intellectual property, or planning your next creative venture, lawyers at Wedlake Bell will host roundtable sessions explaining free legal advice.
London Gallery Weekend: AWITA’s Curated Route
Join us for a curated walk during this year’s edition of London Gallery Weekend, through 5 of Central London’s leading galleries.
MASTERING MARKETING
Creative communication is how your ideas find their footing and connect with the right people. Ahead of London Gallery Weekend, join Phillips and art world experts as they share how to craft compelling narratives, engage new audiences, and maximise your impact.
BEDROCK: TRANSFORMATIVE CULTURAL LEADERSHIP IN THE NORTHWEST
An online panel discussion with leaders in the Northwest of England to explore the dynamics between public and private sectors, innovative approaches to income generation, and the role of community in shaping sustainable cultural futures.
HELSINKI FORECAST
Join us to hear from four industry experts who will take the pulse of Helsinki’s Art Landscape ahead of the Helsinki Biennial 2025.
FUTURE VISIONS
Join us for a morning at Hauser & Wirth for a panel conversation featuring AWITA-sponsored membership recipients, as they reflect on a year of progress, challenges, and personal growth.
MENTORING WALK & TALK AT COSMIC HOUSE
Cosmic House, a Post-Modernist landmark by Charles Jencks, is celebrated for its symbolism and innovation. In small groups, we'll tour the house and take part in a walk-and-talk for peer mentoring and discussion.
MEDIA TOOLKIT SERIES
A four-part online series, hosted by Nancy Durrant, offering a roadmap to media confidence and strategic communication
AROUND THE WORLD: EXPORT YOUR CREATIVITY
In partnership with an The Artists Information Company, a panel will discuss the dynamic global art landscape and explore the opportunities it offers across various international contexts.
MILAN FORECAST
Join us to hear from four industry experts who will take the pulse of Milan’s Art Landscape ahead of MEGA Fair and MiArt.
HARDWIRING CHANGE FOR WOMEN IN THE ARTS WORKPLACE
Join a panel of cultural leaders as they discuss the findings, address systemic challenges, and explore actionable opportunities to gender equity in the arts.
‘Of Being Numerous X Glassed In Dreams’
Join us for an artist and curator tour of Glass in Dreams, Gabriele Beveridge’s newly commissioned sculptural installation at 100 Bishopsgate, in the Of Being Numerous exhibition 2025.
MEDIA TOOLKIT SERIES
A four-part online series, hosted by Nancy Durrant, offering a roadmap to media confidence and strategic communication
HONG KONG FORECAST
Hong Kong is a city of striking contrasts. Join us for an open discussion with four industry experts as they take the pulse of Hong Kong’s art landscape ahead of Art Basel. Moderated by Enid Tsui (Arts Editor at South China Morning Post and author).
Manila Forecast
How will 2025 shape the Philippine art landscape? Join us to hear from three industry experts who will provide insights into Manila's vibrant art scene.
The session will be moderated by Trickie Lopa, Co-Founder of Art Fair Philippines.
ETHICS AND INCOME IN THE ARTS
Join us for a breakfast viewing of Cure3 with Artwise Curators and Achates Cultural Consultancy. We'll explore how to develop an impact-led approach to income generation and what this means in practice.
Mexico City Forecast
This event has unfortunately been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
COPING WITH BURNOUT WITH STACEY DUGUID
In this candid online session Stacey Duguid will explore practical strategies and creative approaches to overcoming burnout. Attendees will gain valuable insights and tips for coping.

